CZ Classic Motorcycles

CZ was founded 1919 in Strakonice.
Although it originally started out manufacturing
weapons, in 1932 CZ produced its first Motorcycle.
During the 1950s, CZ joined forces with the
"Jawa". During the 1960s and 1970s, CZ mainly
manufactured bikes based on two Models: The
125/175 single-cylinder, and the 250 twin-cylinder.
CZ launched the 350 "Typ-860" GP in 1969.

CZ signed for Cagiva to produce the new CZ
and Jawa motorcycles in 1991. By 1997, the
agreement with Cagiva failed.

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Description

1950 CZ 150

1964 CZ 453

1965 CZ 470 Sport

1966 CZ 125 Works DOHC

Four stroke works Single from 1966,
DOHC, only 8 of this model were constructed
by the official CZ racing department.

1966 CZ 125

1966 CZ Road King

125cc.

1969 CZ 476, 125cc

1972 CZ 400

1972 CZ400

1973 CZ 250

CZ enjoyed a great deal of popularity
in the US during the late 1960's and early
1970's. If you raced motocross, CZ was
the bike to have. It remained that way
until mid 1973 when the Honda Elsinore
250 arrived. Sales would never be the
same for the Czech factory and by 1976,
CZ's were seldom seen on American motocross
tracks.

1973 was the first year of
the coffin tank. This bike is fairly
original with the exception of the front
fender which has been replaced with
a reproduction plastic item. The Jikov
carburetor was replaced with a Mikuni
when the bike was first sold. This was
a common practice for dealers as was
changing out the points ignition for
an electronic one.

1973 CZ 380

1973 CZ 125 Sport

1974 CZ 400

1974 CZ 175 Sport

1975 Falta CZ 250

1975 CZ 250 Centerport

The bike featured here is a special
construction CZ250 centerport. This
bike was built by Eric Johnson, owner
of OLD S'Cool MX Restorations in California.

Everything is brand new except the
fork sliders, hubs and engine cases.
The bike runs better than stock with
a little extra pep. Five speed 250 Falta
gear ratio transmission that shifts
like butter with a dry clutch. All in
all a great little CZ in which I thoroughly
enjoyed
taking on. You don't see very many of
these around".

1975 Falta CZ 250

Patterned after
the 74 works bike that Russian, Jaroslav
Falta rode during the 1974 season. This,
limited production, CZ 250 featured
an improved engine and frame geometry,
air shocks and an aluminum gas tank
held on by a strap. This was as close
to the CZ works bikes it got.

1975 CZ 175cc

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1975 CZ 250 Sport

1976 CZ 175 Sport

1976 CZ 400

The modifications included laid down
shocks, Preston Petty Fenders and Mikuni
carburetors.

1976 CZ 400 Centerport

The bike featured is a special construction
CZ designed to resemble the 1975 CZ "works"
bikes.

1976 CZ Falta 400

Featured here is a 1976 Falta CZ 400.
It's fairly stock with Ohlins shocks,
front fork internal modifications, 36
Mikuni and a GP seat. The aluminum tank
was custom made in the late 1970's. The
pipe is a custom made and offered by CR
High Performance.